|
Jackie Robinson's impact on his own generation and those to come was profound and persistent, lasting after his retirement in 1956 and his death in 1972. Cover, New York Daily News, October, 1972 Jakie Robinson's Hall of Fame Plaque Plaque Unveiled by Rachel Robinson Branch Rickey's Hall of Fame Plaque -The Impact- Rachel Robinson Larry Doby, Hall of Fame Cleveland Indians outfielder and firstblack American Leaguer, 1940s and 1950s Bob Veale, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher, 1960s Tommy Hawkins, professional basketball player and Los Angeles Dodgers executive Tommy Harper, major league outfielder, 1960s and 1970s, and major league coach Felipe Alou, outfielder with San Francisco Giants and other major league... Don Newcombe, Dodger pitcher Tommy Hawkins, professional basketball player and Los Angeles Dodgers executive -Looking Back- Rachel Robinson
|